What should I do if I know someone who has committed suicide?
The death of anyone close can cause immense sadness and grief but a death by suicide is one of the most painful and complicated types of bereavement. It can raise many emotions like disbelief, anger, guilt and sadness. All of these are normal reactions and you need the chance to talk them through with someone you are comfortable with and whom you trust.
A death through suicide delivers a double blow to families - not only do they have to cope with a sudden, often unexpected death, but they also have to deal with the way their relative has died and the fact that there may be media attention surrounding it.
Make sure you share how you are feeling and use the support that's out there.
